feigned

adjective
UK: /feɪnd/
US: /feɪnd/

  1. Not genuine or real; pretended or imagined.

    1. She gave a feigned smile when she saw him coming, but she was angry.
    2. Despite his feigned interest in the conversation, he was secretly checking his watch.

Synonyms

artificial simulated affected sham pretended
feigned verb

  1. To pretend to feel or be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury).

    1. He feigned illness so he wouldn't have to go to school today.
    2. She feigned surprise at the news, even though she already knew about it.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "feigned" is /feɪnd/ in British English and /feɪnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "feigned": artificial, simulated, affected, sham, pretended.

Example usage of "feigned": "She gave a feigned smile when she saw him coming, but she was angry.". More examples on the page.